Recipes

Fritto Misto is an Italian-inspired dish comprised of various types of seafood (and sometimes chunks of firm fish, like cod) that is dredged in batter and fried. It’s usually served with a good sprinkling of coarse sea salt while it’s still hot and then finished…

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Georgia Peach Truck, which stopped in my town to sell their juicy, sweet peaches, fresh from Dickey Farms in Musella, Georgia. Dickey Farm has been growing peaches for more than 120 years and let me tell…

I’ve never been a big breakfast person. Most of the time, coffee and a few handfuls of gluten free granola or a cup of yogurt drizzled with honey does the trick. I do, however, like a nice thick shake loaded with good stuff to get…

Nothing says summer to me more than burgers on the grill, a big, juicy watermelon and of course, the quintessential summer cocktail — SANGRIA! I love a good sangria any time of year; it gives seasonal fruits a chance to shine and takes wine to…

During the summer, if I’m not grilling, I try to pull together simple dishes that take very little prep and don’t require standing at the stove for too long. After all, I’d rather be outside enjoying the weather and having some fun in the sun!…

I have been gluten free for years, but have never had any issues digesting grains like rice or corn. However, lately, I’ve been feeling a bit bloated and haven’t been thrilled with how my clothes are fitting. Despite popular belief, a gluten free diet does…

With summer almost here and warm-weather clothing season upon us in the Northeast, I’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier and pay more attention to the amount of carbs and grains I’m including in my gluten free diet. It’s hard to eliminate them completely,…

Can you believe it’s already May and Mother’s Day is this Sunday? Where has the time gone? Whether you are hosting a gathering or bringing a dessert to someone else’s home this weekend, my recipe for this light, creamy, lemon-infused tiramisu is the perfect dessert…

If you’ve been following my posts, you probably know that second to my native Italian food, Greek food is hands-down my favorite. Really, Mediterranean-style dishes of any kind are at the top of my list! In fact, many of the Italian dishes that I prepare have…

During the Easter season, Italians make several traditional dishes to celebrate the most holy day of the year. Many Catholics give up something for lent, the forty day period leading up to Easter Sunday. And on Easter Sunday, they feast on both sweet and savory…